Are you… Highly motivated and forward thinking? Used to working in a highly visible and fast moving environment? A high performing and experienced contracts and service manager? Able to lead a team through significant change to be the best recycling authority in Kent? You will be responsible and accountable for managing the Councils environmental services covering services such as waste management, street scene, cemeteries, dog warden and allotments. You will be the Councils lead professional and technical advisor on all aspects of the services. Forward planning, policy and strategy development and financial management will be areas that hold no fear for you. A highly articulate, confident and effective communicator, you will be comfortable operating in all environments. This will include the full political spectrum, management, teams and partnerships alongside the high profile customer interface for these front-line services. As an excellent team leader you will develop and guide your staff on their continued change journey and ensure that the highest standards of customer service and contract management are delivered. . Creativity, flexibility and a track record of developing innovative approaches to the challenges faced will be key to your success. Sound like you? Then we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Rogers, Head of Environmental and Customer Services on 01233 330856 For an application form and further details, down load details from the jobs page of our website www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs or e-mail recruitment@ashford.gov.uk Closing date: Midday Friday 18th July 2014 The provisional dates for interviews for this post are: Stage 1 Interview: Wednesday 13th August 2014 Stage 2 Interview (if required): Wednesday 20th August 2014